“Excellent condition, should have cleaned before photos just needs a dust but it has been covered by a sheet for protection.
Lots of sound disks including original Ensoniq disks that sell on their own. Has all the detroit and house presets used by Derrick May, Kevin Saunderson etc. But can also be mind blowing when used for its synthesis as appose to the sampler (check youtube).
Has a chip out of one of the keys (pictured) replacements are still available though fully functional as is.
No synth sounds like the mirage even with the lovely clones coming out nowdays it still has its own sound that adds so much feeling.” Click here to search for synths on eBay
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“Here is a great looking synthesizer – Ensoniq ESQ-1. This is working perfectly and was used lightly in a non-smoking studio environment. Take a look. These are really cool and capable of some great vintage sounds. ” 
“It ALL works and sounds as it should, looks good too but has typical very minor scuffs here and there, nothing the camera could really pick up. NOTE: I dont have any floppy discs.. so this is sold as floppy untested. ” 
“Ensoniq ESQ-1 Digital wave synthesiser. Condition is “Used”” 
“Fully functional, has included some floppies of back up of the OS ( newest running program) Power cable included.” 
“Ensoniq SD-1 Synthesizer. Condition is “Used”. Comes with the hard case” 
“Ensoniq ESQ-1 wave synthesizer. This unit was made in 1988. Analog/digital hybrid design combines digital waveforms and analog filters. Features include onboard sequencer, MIDI, multitimbral, ring mod, 61 keys, velocity sensitive, eight-note polyphonic. Power cable included, plus accessories.
“This vintage synthesizer is in very good cosmetic condition and is working, though, it has a few issues / considerations: The floppy disc drive has not been tested, the temporary yellow colored disc used while transporting the keyboard takes some effort to stay in place (it will be taped in place for shipping purposes); the battery used by the synthesizer memory is drained and needs to be changed to store new programs; also, occasionally, the synthesizer displays a KEYBOARD CALIBRATION ERROR when booting up. This can be temporarily cured by performing what is described online as the “Heimlich maneuver” – laying the keyboard in your lap, placing hands on each end and twisting slightly in opposite directions to temporarily restoring the faulty connector in the middle of the keyboard. A more permanent solution is to hardwire the PC boards beneath the keyboard (see online directions for “Repairing an Ensoniq VFX showing Keyboard Calibration Error.) Also, the foam inside the case has deteriorated & will need replacement if used regularly. All keys and preset sounds are working. ” 
“This ESQ-M has been serviced with New Battery, New Audio Output Jacks and the famous SQ80-M modification. All SQ-80 Waveforms are now present and selectable. The only function not implemented is the Envelope second release.
“Ensoniq Fizmo Transwave Synthesizer Keyboard – Excellent condition – Rare. Condition is Used.
“Ensoniq TS 10 in great working order, this was just serviced, cleaned and gone through at a shop in Portland, Oregon. The Battery was replaced with an upgrade that is good for 15-20 years. It comes in an SKB case (w/wheels) It has a ton of great onboard patchs plus you can write and store your custom patchs as well. The keys are touch sensitive but not weighted. ” 
“Vintage Ensoniq VFX SD Music Production Synthesizer w/ Power Cable A35. Condition is For parts or not working. Shipped with UPS Ground.
“Ensoniq ESQ-1, Hybrid 80’s Synthesizer w/Instruction Manual, **two broken keys**. Condition is Used but fully functional. Broken keys are still intact but do not trigger noise and are silent. The silent keys are the ones marked “X” in the picture above. Synth, owner manual, power chord, and vol. 3 Voice – 80 sound bank cartridge. Shipped with UPS Ground.” 
“This listing is for one vintage Ensoniq ESQ-1 analog/digital hybrid synthesizer. It is working well with new caps on the power supply, new battery backup and bright, readable VFD. Includes power cable.”
“This is a perfectly functional vintage synthesizer. Super fun to play with. I’ve greatly enjoyed the sonic discoveries that have come from this unit.” 
“Ensoniq VFX SD Music Production Synthesizer w/ Power Cable
“Ensoniq ASR X Pro. Unit comes with Iomega 100 SCSI zip drive, SCSI cable, 6 Iomega zip disks and power cables. I have owned unit for almost 20 years. Unit works fine as shown in pictures. Pictures also show unit recognizes and connects to zip drive. Unit is missing a couple screws that i have lost over the years while opening to clean.” 
“If your looking at this you probably know what it is and how amazing it sounds, the unit works 100% the internal batter has been replaced so should last another 30 years also included the memory cartridge with an additional 80 patches which doesn’t sound like a lot but in 1986 it was alot.
“Was used for the children’s show Rainbow / Rod Jane And Freddy a really gem!!!!!Ensonic Vintage Analogue Poly Synth. Condition is Used. Dispatched with Royal Mail 1st Class. Also first key needs replacing or superglue” 
“Ensoniq SQ-80 Analog & Digital Cross Wave Synthesizer.
“ENSONIQ ESQ-1 Vintage Synth , Made In USA.
“This synth belonged to a relative and I have no idea how it works. When switched on its display lights up and it shows all functions. I have heard it play sounds. When first switched on it displays an error message which I have shown in the second picture. It is available if anyone would like to look at it and, due to its weight and size, is for collection only.” 
“NOT fully tested, I consider it to be working but will need some attention, some keys don’t seem to make as much sound as others, needs a new battery.Some wear on cabinet (i.e. lettering, etc)” 
“There’s more here than just a keyboard that needs work.
“Fresh from a local estate. Powers on but untested. Look at the photos to judge.” 
“I Have up for sale a used Ensoniq SQ80.
“ANALOGUE / DIGITAL COMBO HYBRID SYNTH
” ENSONIQ ESQ-M with new battery, rack ears and manual. Mint condition sound module that has never left my home studio. Comes with power cord, Pristine manual, and rack ears included (no, I won’t sell those separately for $40!!) I actually sold this unit a couple of years ago and broke the data slider when I was packaging it to ship! Bummer! I had the shorted slider replaced last week along with the back up battery. Now the unit works like new.” 
“This is a great vintage Ensoniq Mirage DSK1 DSK 1 Sample Playback Synthesizer . A Classic. Loads, samples and plays back sounds well. A great 8 bit sampler. Adds character to sounds unique to itself only. This is the model with the better feeling Fatar Keybed. The keyboard works well. ” 
“ENSONIQ SD-1 synthesizer.. Condition is Used.
“Used and selling as is for parts or repair vintage Ensonic SQ 80 synthesizer
” Very Rare Ensoniq SQ2, 76 note Midi synth with custom flightcase. This synth has 32 note polyphony and a 8500 note multitrack sequencer. Have a look at Gearsluts or any vintage synth site and they all speak well off these Ensoniq synths for their amazing sounds ( much stronger than the Roland D50) and with an expandable memory slot.
“Very Good”
“Good condition—works good —all keys and buttons work good——version 2.2 —see all pictures and ask any questions—may show normal wear” 
“ENSONIQ SQ80-M (Professionally Modded ESQ-M) Power Supply Recapped w/ Audio Grade Capacitors!